Rinspeed Chopster - extreme SUV
Based on the Porsche Cayenne, the Rinspeed/EDAG Chopster goes all out making perhaps the wildest SUV out there. The most notable change is the chopped roof, which has been lowered by 70 mm (2.75 inches). Other visual modifications include humongous 23x11 wheels, housing low profile 315/25 tires. Several other exterior and interior changes have been made, including various body panel changes and the use of Recaro seats.
The power of the Porsche Cayenne turbo's engine has been bumped up from 450 hp to 600 hp, and torque has increased from 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) to 800 Nm (590 lb-ft)! The task was achieved by BSO by using a reworked turbocharger system, improved exhaust flow, reprogrammed ECU, and a more efficient water-cooled intercooler. The results are 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) times of 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 290 km/h (181 mph).
I'm not a big fan of SUVs, but this is one mean puppy. I can imagine feeling every little bump on the road in this massive SUV with its super low-profile (25) tires and fat 23 inch wheels.
For more information refer to Rinspeed's website.
Published on March 2, 2005
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